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Romania and Bulgaria concerned about US-Russia talks on Black Sea - FT
Romania and Bulgaria fear that a deal between the US and Russia could restore Moscow's influence in the Black Sea. The talks concern the safety of navigation and exports.
Japan strengthens its military forces by creating a new unified command - Bloomberg
Japan has created a Joint Operations Command to better coordinate troops. This is a response to challenges from China and North Korea, as well as strengthening its partnership with the United States.
Ukraine calls on EU to extend duty-free trade - FT
Ukraine warns of serious consequences if the EU does not extend the duty-free trade agreement, which expires on June 5. Exports to the EU bring in almost 10% of the country's foreign exchange earnings.
Norwegian oil fund buys quarter of London's most popular district for £570m - FT
The Norwegian Norges Bank Investment Management fund is buying 25% of Covent Garden in London for £570 million. Asset management will remain with Shaftesbury Capital.
EU excludes US, Britain and Turkey from €150 billion rearmament fund - FT
US, British and Turkish arms companies may be excluded from the EU's defence fund if their countries do not sign agreements with Brussels. At least 65% of the funds will go to production in the EU, Norway and Ukraine.
X's valuation has risen to $44 billion following financial changes led by Musk
X's value rose to $44 billion after Musk's financial changes, including equity deals and raising capital to pay off debt. The company also showed pre-interest profit.
Google is preparing to acquire Wiz startup for a record $32 billion – media
Alphabet has agreed to acquire Wiz, an Israeli cloud security startup, for $32 billion. Google Cloud believes that Wiz's solutions are a good fit for customers.
Feeling the benefit, investors are betting on Russian bonds ahead of Trump-Putin talks - FT
Ahead of the Trump-Putin talks, investors are again buying Russian assets, hoping for a softening of sanctions. Hedge funds are exploring how to trade Russian assets and weighing their value.
Trump's trade war will collapse the world economy: OECD forecast
OECD forecasts a slowdown in global growth due to Trump's tariffs. Mexico will suffer the most, and Americans will lose more than $1,600 a year.
Xi Jinping declined the invitation to the summit in Brussels: details
The Chairman of the PRC refused to visit the summit in Brussels, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of relations between the EU and China. The event, important for the partnership, remains in question.
Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions against Russians unless Fridman is removed from list - FT
Hungary threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions against 2,000 Russians, demanding the exclusion of oligarch Fridman. Restrictions expire on Saturday unless all EU countries agree to an extension.
"This is a tough game": Duda called to "give a chance" to Trump in the matter of negotiations to end the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine
Andrzej Duda stated that he does not consider Trump pro-Russian on the issue of Ukraine, urging to give him a chance to stop the war. He also criticized Sikorski for interfering in the Starlink topic on Twitter.
Duda calls on US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory - FT
The President of Poland called on the United States to deploy nuclear weapons on the country's territory. He believes this is necessary to deter Russian aggression and strengthen NATO's eastern flank.
French champagne and Italian parmesan may disappear from US shelves due to Trump's tariffs - FT
Trump threatens to impose 25% duties on European goods, which could make delicacies unavailable to Americans. Producers warn of a possible shift of consumers to local alternatives.
US and the DRC are negotiating a deal on mineral resources - FT
The USA has begun preliminary talks with the DRC about access to the country's critically important mineral resources. Congo is offering exploration rights in exchange for government support and assistance in the military sphere.
The cryptocurrency market is falling, despite the Bitcoin reserve created in the USA
Trump's decree on the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve from confiscated assets disappointed investors. BTC fell to $84,717, while major altcoins lost between 3.4% and 7.8% of their value.
British Prime Minister urges Zelenskyy to improve relations with Trump - FT
Keir Starmer urged Zelenskyy to resume talks with Trump after their heated argument in the Oval Office. The prime minister emphasized the importance of establishing relations with the United States to guarantee peace.
Costa has an urgent conversation with Zelensky after the events in the White House
European Council President Antonio Costa called Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his verbal altercation with Donald Trump. Costa expressed support for Ukraine and urged Zelenskyy to be “strong and fearless.
British PM asks US to protect future peacekeepers in Ukraine - FT
Keir Starmer called on the United States to provide security support to European peacekeepers who will arrive in Ukraine. The British prime minister emphasized the importance of American support, despite Trump's previous statements.
Fossil Fuel Agreement with the United States: Where are the Negotiations at and What Will Ukraine Get
Ukraine and the US may sign an agreement on minerals and reconstruction on February 28 in Washington. The document envisages the creation of a fund to which Ukraine will contribute 50% of the proceeds from the future monetization of state resources.
UN General Assembly supports Ukrainian resolution despite US position
93 countries supported a draft resolution initiated by Ukraine and European countries to condemn Russia's aggression. The United States refused to support the Ukrainian resolution, instead proposing its own draft to “quickly end the conflict.
US refuses to support Ukrainian resolution on de-escalation in the UN
The U. S. representative to the UN stated that it was impossible to support the Ukrainian resolution and proposed an alternative draft. The US insists on a quick end to the conflict without condemning Russia's aggression.
US will not acquire ownership or encumber debts - Bessent on the agreement with Ukraine
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the terms of the new economic partnership with Ukraine. The US will invest without taking ownership of assets and creating a debt burden for Ukraine.
Trump's deal-making at the start of his presidency has suffered its worst performance due to policy instability - Financial Times
The number of M&A deals in the US fell by 30% to 873 in January 2025, the lowest since 2015. Experts attribute this to the unstable policies of the new president and his plans to increase duties.
US diplomats ask to exclude Ukraine from aid freeze - media
U. S. diplomats appeal to Secretary Rubio to exempt programs for Ukraine from the 90-day aid freeze. USAID temporarily suspends issuing stop work orders in Ukraine.
The future US Secretary of State: Ukraine and Russia will have to make concessions
Marco Rubio, Trump's candidate for US Secretary of State, said that it is impossible to return the Armed Forces to pre-war positions. According to him, both sides must compromise to end the war.
Russia's shadow fleet: Sanctions circumvention, environmental threats and war financing
Russia uses more than 1,000 vessels to circumvent sanctions, which is 17% of the world's oil tanker fleet. The shadow fleet has brought Russia more profit than Ukraine has received in international aid since the beginning of the war.
Musk tries to get British Prime Minister to resign - Financial Times
Elon Musk is looking for ways to force British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign before the 2029 elections. The billionaire is privately discussing this with allies and using social network X to exert pressure.
French red wine is losing popularity: what is happening to the country's symbol
Consumption of red wine in France has fallen by 90% since the 1970s due to changing tastes of the younger generation. Producers are forced to adapt to new realities and switch to producing other types of wine.
Sibiga calls for a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports to the EU
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called on the EU to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas. According to him, there are enough alternative suppliers of LNG gas on the market.